Iraola's Liverpool Era Begins with Sunderland Test

International Club Friendly  -  Liverpool VS Sunderland A.F.C
Match Time:26-07-2026 06:00 Sunday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips

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Liverpool will begin the Andoni Iraola era with a pre-season clash against Sunderland at GEODIS Park in the Premier League Summer Series. The Reds will look to celebrate their new chapter with a victory, while Sunderland aim to carry the momentum from their previous win.

Team Analysis:

Liverpool begin a fresh chapter under Andoni Iraola after a disappointing 2025–26 season, while several key players remain unavailable for the club's pre-season tour. Sunderland, meanwhile, arrive full of confidence after securing a seventh-place Premier League finish and Europa League qualification, making the friendly another important test despite their long winless run against the Reds.

Player Situation:

Liverpool will be without several senior stars and injured players for the pre-season clash, giving younger talents and new signings the chance to impress under Andoni Iraola. Sunderland also face multiple absences due to World Cup commitments and travel issues, leaving both teams short of several key first-team players.

Result Prediction:

Liverpool are still adapting to Andoni Iraola's system and will be without several key players, making a comfortable victory far from certain. Sunderland also have important absentees but possess enough quality to provide a competitive challenge in the pre-season encounter.

Predicted Result: Liverpool 2-1 Sunderland.